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Nets' Ben Simmons: Modest numbers in Monday's start
Ben Simmons ended with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-101 loss to the Cavaliers.Getting the start at point guard in the wake of the Dennis Schroder trade, Simmons scored in double digits for the first time in December, but he otherwise didn't see his production increase despite a season-high workload. While the Brooklyn Nets will likely move other assets, Simmons' $40.3 million expiring contract will be tough to ship out unless the team is taking back another unwieldy contract, which the front office won't want to do as it positions the roster for the future.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Starting Monday
Ben Simmons will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.With Dennis Schroder having been traded to Golden State, Simmons will slot into the starting point guard position. According to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, Simmons is expected to see minutes above the mid 20s, which would be a noticeable uptick from the workload he's been handed over the last four games. The 28-year-old has averaged 2.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks while shooting 66.7 percent from the field across 19.6 minutes per contest in his last five outings (one start).
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Scoreless in 18 minutes
Ben Simmons racked up three rebounds and one assist in 18 minutes during Sunday's 118-113 loss to Milwaukee.Simmons had a highlight-reel assist in the loss but nothing else to show for it apart from a handful of rebounds. He's been urged to be more aggressive, but he failed to take a single shot Sunday. He's been a frustrating player for fantasy managers so far, as he's mostly just a rebounds (5.7) and assists (6.4) specialist who can add some defensive stats here and there.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Dishes out nine assists off bench
Ben Simmons (back) registered seven points (3-3 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and two steals over 21 minutes during Wednesday's 99-90 victory over the Pacers.Simmons was iffy to play with a back injury Wednesday, but he was available off the bench to take on his usual role of facilitating the offense and providing defensive energy, supplying nine assists along with three blocks and two steals. Head coach Jordi Fernandez has shown a willingness to mix and match his starting lineups during the first quarter of the season, which has led to Simmons playing four games as a reserve thus far. Over those four games off the bench, Simmons has averaged 5.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 8.5 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 20.5 minutes per contest. It's unclear if the 28-year-old utility man will continue to function from the second unit moving ahead, but Simmons should be able to chip in across the board when healthy for fantasy managers regardless of his role.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Officially active Wednesday
Ben Simmons (back) has been cleared for Wednesday's game against Indiana, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.Simmons is in, while Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) is out and Cameron Johnson (ankle) is a game-time decision. Simmons is a candidate to slide into the starting lineup Wednesday.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Expects to play Wednesday
Ben Simmons (back) stated that he expects to play in Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. Simmons is officially listed as questionable.Simmons was held out of Monday's game against the Bulls due to back injury maintenance, but his absence shouldn't last much longer. The team figures to have another update on the LSU product's status closer to tipoff, though all signs point to him playing Wednesday.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Ruled out Monday
Ben Simmons (lower back) will not play Monday against the Bulls.After suffering a left knee contusion Sunday against the Magic which forced him out of the game after 13 minutes played, that issue is not mentioned on the injury report. Instead, Simmons is being held out for maintenance related to his back injury. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Won't return Sunday vs. Orlando
Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Magic with a left knee contusion, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. He tallied zero points (0-1 FG), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 12 minutes before exiting.Simmons played all 12 of his minutes during the first half but stayed on the bench to begin the third quarter being ruled out during the fourth quarter. The 28-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Bulls.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Retreats to bench Sunday
Ben Simmons will come off the bench in Sunday's game against the Magic, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.Nic Claxton will replace Simmons in the starting five on Sunday. In his last five outings (all starts), Simmons has averaged 6.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists while shooting 68.0 percent from the field across 26.4 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ben Simmons: Sniffs triple-double in win
Ben Simmons ended Wednesday's 127-117 victory over the Suns with 14 points (7-8 FG), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 27 minutes.Simmons turned back the clock with this impressive performance, missing just one of his eight shots from the field while finishing just one board and two assists away from a triple-double. The Brooklyn Nets need Simmons to step his game up on offense, and it seems the issue is a lack of confidence rather than an issue with his efficiency. Simmons is averaging just 5.9 points per game this season, but he's also shooting a solid 58.8 percent from the floor.
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